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North Hertfordshire

About

North Hertfordshire is a district in the East of England, covering an area of approximately 375 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Hitchin, Letchworth, and Baldock, along with several smaller villages. The district is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, parks, and historic market towns. Letchworth Garden City, the world's first garden city, is a notable feature of the area.

The district has strong transport links, with the A1(M) motorway and railway connections to London and Cambridge. North Hertfordshire has a range of cultural and historical sites, including medieval churches and museums. The local economy includes retail, agriculture, and technology sectors. The area also hosts events like the Hitchin Festival and Letchworth Arts Centre exhibitions.

Area overview

On average North Hertfordshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Hertfordshire is £52,885 per year. There are 69 schools in North Hertfordshire: 54 primary (6 Outstanding and 40 Good) and 7 secondary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

North Hertfordshire Population

133,210

Population density

354.9 per km²

Demographics

British

108,298

81.3%

Other White

6,518

4.89%

Indian

3,811

2.86%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1,820

1.37%

Irish

1,684

1.26%

Total population: 133,210

Housing

Owns outright

18,933

33.37%

Owns with a mortgage

17,828

31.42%

Private landlord or letting agency

7,756

13.67%

Other social rented

7,118

12.55%

Social rents from council

3,476

6.13%

Total households: 56,733

Property prices in North Hertfordshire

Based on 1,802 recent sales, the median property price is £422,750 in North Hertfordshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £2,850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Hertfordshire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	439	£700,000	£440,900	£562,875	£899,950	£1,400,000
Flats	372	£226,000	£110,250	£176,500	£275,375	£375,428
Semi-Detached	461	£470,000	£325,000	£400,000	£590,000	£772,500
Terraced	530	£374,000	£240,000	£320,500	£440,000	£602,500

10 years median price trend in North Hertfordshire

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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